Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested in deadly Lakeland crash: Police
Lakeland police say they have arrested a man they say hit and killed a woman in November and took off.
Lakeland police say they have arrested a man they say hit and killed a woman in November and took off.
Video released: Man arrested for DUI after being found unresponsive in running car, HCPD says
Body camera video was released on Wednesday after a DUI arrest involving a man who was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7 in Haines City.
Body camera video was released on Wednesday after a DUI arrest involving a man who was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7 in Haines City.
Missing Polk County man found safe
A missing elderly man has been found and is safe, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A missing elderly man has been found and is safe, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Grady Judd: Four suspects arrested in Polk County racketeering scheme impacting Target stores
An alleged racketeering scheme, involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, has been uncovered in Polk County.
An alleged racketeering scheme, involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, has been uncovered in Polk County.
Attempted murder suspect tells police ‘I had to shoot my friend’: WHPD
An argument between two men in Winter Haven turned deadly on Monday afternoon.
An argument between two men in Winter Haven turned deadly on Monday afternoon.
Testimony begins in trial of Florida grandmother charged in baby's hot car death
Testimony is underway Tuesday in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.
Testimony is underway Tuesday in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.
Man found unresponsive in car, arrested with BAC over 6 times the legal limit: HCPD
The Haines City Police Department arrested a man for drunk driving after he was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7.
The Haines City Police Department arrested a man for drunk driving after he was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7.
1 hospitalized after fight leads to Winter Haven shooting: Police
One person was hospitalized after a fight that led to a shooting in Winter Haven Monday afternoon, according to police.
One person was hospitalized after a fight that led to a shooting in Winter Haven Monday afternoon, according to police.
Florida man accused of sexually battering Polk County teen he met online told her 'I ain’t worried’: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a West Palm Beach man accused of grooming a 14-year-old girl he met online picked the wrong county to sexually batter a child.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a West Palm Beach man accused of grooming a 14-year-old girl he met online picked the wrong county to sexually batter a child.
Jury seated for Florida woman standing trial for infant granddaughter's 2022 hot car death
Jury selection began Monday morning in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.
Jury selection began Monday morning in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.
School zone speed camera enforcement begins in 2 Bay Area cities
A heads-up for drivers across the Tampa Bay area: more school zone speed cameras are active as of Monday in Bradenton and Lake Alfred.
A heads-up for drivers across the Tampa Bay area: more school zone speed cameras are active as of Monday in Bradenton and Lake Alfred.
Drugs, guns found in stolen Camaro after high-speed chase ends with crash: FHP
A man faces a long list of charges after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car ended with a crash in Lakeland, causing multiple injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A man faces a long list of charges after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car ended with a crash in Lakeland, causing multiple injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting deputy caught hiding in Lake Bonnet
A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, officials said.
A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, officials said.
Florida woman relieves herself on Family Dollar store floor as man steals $500 of cleaning products: PCSO
A man and woman who Polk County deputies are calling "Mr. Clean" and "Ms. Dookie" are on the run after a messy burglary at a Mulberry Family Dollar store.
A man and woman who Polk County deputies are calling "Mr. Clean" and "Ms. Dookie" are on the run after a messy burglary at a Mulberry Family Dollar store.
Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head dies two days later: Police
A 6-year-old Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head over the weekend died from his injuries Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
A 6-year-old Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head over the weekend died from his injuries Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
Ex-substitute teacher arrested for showing elementary students sexually explicit photos: Lake Wales police
An ex-substitute teacher in Lake Wales was arrested for showing elementary school students sexually explicit photos of herself, police said.
An ex-substitute teacher in Lake Wales was arrested for showing elementary school students sexually explicit photos of herself, police said.
Hardee County corrections officer arrested for DUI told deputies it’s going to cost him his job: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable after he showed nearly maximum signs of impairment in all field sobriety tests.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the recent behavior of a Hardee County corrections officer was reckless and unacceptable after he showed nearly maximum signs of impairment in all field sobriety tests.
6-year-old Lakeland boy accidentally shoots himself in head: LPD
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally shot himself in the head on Sunday afternoon.
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally shot himself in the head on Sunday afternoon.
Man dies after motorcycle crashes into van in Polk County
A man died after a crash involving his motorcycle and a van at a Polk County intersection on Sunday night, according to the sheriff's office.
A man died after a crash involving his motorcycle and a van at a Polk County intersection on Sunday night, according to the sheriff's office.
'Express Yourself' works of art on display in Lakeland
As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by local artists, thanks to a partnership with the Lakeland Arts Association.
As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by local artists, thanks to a partnership with the Lakeland Arts Association.


















